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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace
   • Identify hazardous substances and sources.
   • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.
   • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
2. Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records
   • Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.
   • Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.
   • Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.
   • Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.
3. Prepare for the identification of a hazardous substance in the workplace
   • Identify hazardous substances and sources.
   • Identify and access existing organisational records relevant to the hazardous substance.
   • Conduct consultation with stakeholders.
4. Monitor hazardous substance controls and maintain records
   • Conduct workplace walk throughs and observations.
   • Record and report breaches of protocols, plans and local controls.
   • Inspect monitoring equipment regularly.
   • Review workplace hazardous substance and equipment maintenance records.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

testing and operating monitoring equipment

identifying intervention points for expert advice to assist in work and to provide a guide to problem solving

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

hazardous substances likely to be found in the workplace

WHS requirements relevant to hazardous substances in the workplace

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